Memory Biases
Choice-supportive bias
Remembering your choices as better than they were.
What Is Choice-supportive bias?
Choice-supportive bias is a thinking trap where remembering your choices as better than they were.
How It Tricks You
It can make a reconstructed memory feel like a clean recording.
Real-World Example
After buying a car, a driver notices every feature they like and downplays the repair costs.
Seen Online As
- I remember it clearly, so I trust that version.
- The memory feels vivid enough to count as proof.
- Later details are getting blended into what happened.
What To Ask Instead
What would I tell a friend making this choice now?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Choice-supportive bias?
Remembering your choices as better than they were.
What is an example of Choice-supportive bias?
After buying a car, a driver notices every feature they like and downplays the repair costs.
How do I spot Choice-supportive bias?
What would I tell a friend making this choice now?